Tumblr.com is a free blogging site that allows user to easily post text, photos, video and link to other Web resources. Using the Tumblr app, you can use many of the features available in the Web-based version of Tumblr. With the Tumblr app, you can easily register, set up a blog and make posts and start creating your Web presence. Tumblr users can subscribe to other Tumblr users’ blogs to follow them. This tool is useful for professional development, because it allows administrators and teachers leaders to easily communicate about sessions, reflection and advocate to create an environment that is support for professional development.
Benefits of Tool or App
Free mobile device app that has similar functionality to Web-based version of the tool
Allows registering and creating a Tumblr account through the app
Allows for Tumblr blogging from anywhere
Can explore, search, follow and like blogs from the app
Similar dashboard analogy as in the Web-based version
Constraints of Tool or App
Different layout from Web-based version will require users to learn a new user interface.
Importing pictures and files can be difficult if user is not familiar with file management on the Tumblr mobile device app
Unable to select custom themes for the blog through the app. You are automatically loaded with a generic theme, which can’t be changed through Tumblr mobile device app
Can’t edit HTML on Tumblr mobile device app. If you have made code-level modifications to your blog, you will not be able to update them using the Tumblr mobile device app.
Steps for lesson: 1. Download the Tumblr mobile app from the App Store 2. Click on sign up button and enter the appropriate information to create a Tumblr account. 3. Select a unique Tumblr username and complete the wizard to create your blog 4. To explore, enter a term in the search term and click search on the keyboard 5. To create a post for your Tumblr blog, touch the blue pencil edit icon on to expand the options for posting. 6. Touch the appropriate icon to create one of the following types of posts: text, photo, quote, link, chat and video. 7. Enter appropriate information in the templated form and touch post to add your post to your tumblr blog. 8. Use the navigation menu to follow other Tumblr blogs.
Original Artifact of Tool or App (created by someone in your house)
IDEAS for Tool or App
Student |
Students can use the Tumblr app to build information technology communication skills for career readiness.
Students can user Tumblr app as a resource for knowledge to support lifelong learning.
Students can use Tumblr app for as an online journal for reflection.
Students can create an online study guide by posting pictures and text on a specific subject for review.
Students can use Tumblr app as a source of information for research and independent learning.
Students can follow clubs and groups to be informed about upcoming events.
Teacher |
Tumblr app is a flexible way for teacher leaders and school administrators to advocate regarding professional development
Tumblr app can be used as an easily to use and engaging platform for discussion, reflection and supporting personal professional growth.
Tumblr app can be used as a resource to organize and share information regard professional development sessions and initiatives to teachers in the building, system and beyond.
Educators can use Tumblr to follow professional development blogs to learn and participate in new trends and dialogue about professional development in education
Description of Tool or App
Tumblr.com is a free blogging site that allows user to easily post text, photos, video and link to other Web resources. Using the Tumblr app, you can use many of the features available in the Web-based version of Tumblr. With the Tumblr app, you can easily register, set up a blog and make posts and start creating your Web presence. Tumblr users can subscribe to other Tumblr users’ blogs to follow them. This tool is useful for professional development, because it allows administrators and teachers leaders to easily communicate about sessions, reflection and advocate to create an environment that is support for professional development.Benefits of Tool or App
Constraints of Tool or App
How To Use Tool or App
Guide for using Tumblr: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4M0FKNZ07baMl84YnN6X3laWDQ/edit?usp=sharing
Steps for lesson:
1. Download the Tumblr mobile app from the App Store
2. Click on sign up button and enter the appropriate information to create a Tumblr account.
3. Select a unique Tumblr username and complete the wizard to create your blog
4. To explore, enter a term in the search term and click search on the keyboard
5. To create a post for your Tumblr blog, touch the blue pencil edit icon on to expand the options for posting.
6. Touch the appropriate icon to create one of the following types of posts: text, photo, quote, link, chat and video.
7. Enter appropriate information in the templated form and touch post to add your post to your tumblr blog.
8. Use the navigation menu to follow other Tumblr blogs.
Original Artifact of Tool or App (created by someone in your house)
IDEAS for Tool or App
Student |
Teacher |